Guided tour of St.Gallen’s old town incl. cathedral and abbey library
Description
The St.Gallen Abbey District has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983 and the lavish Baroque ensemble including the library and cathedral will leave even culture vultures in breathless amazement. During the approximately 1.5-hour guided tour, you will learn many interesting facts about the Baroque cathedral with its imposing double-towered facade. The heart of the abbey district is the abbey library, which is one of the oldest and most beautiful libraries in the world.This tour also leads through a part of the old town.
Note: The maximum number of participants is 20. Please book a private tour for groups of 6 or more.
More Information
Meeting Point
Tourist Information, Bankgasse 9, 9001 St.Gallen
Language
Depending on the date, the tour is available in two languages (German/English), German or German and English. The available language options are displayed on the booking screen.
Time
January up to April
- 11 a.m. German & English (bilingual)
- each Saturday
May up to October
- 11 a.m. German
- each Monday (except 9.6.), Wednesday, Friday (except 1.8.) and Saturday
- 11 a.m.English
- each Saturday
- and in addition from June up to August each Friday (except 1.8.)
November
- 11 a.m. German & English (bilingual)
- Saturday, 8. November 2025
- Saturday, 29. November 2025
December
- 11 a.m. German & English (bilingual)
- each Saturday
For dates between december and april, select ‘German/English’ for the ticket type.